Description
Creamy shrimp dip brings coastal charm to your appetizer spread, blending zesty seafood flavors with smooth cream cheese. Guests will devour this irresistible starter, making it an instant party favorite that promises to vanish from the serving platter in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup small cooked shrimp, chopped (canned, frozen & thawed, or fresh)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) finely chopped celery (optional)
Instructions
- Whip the cream cheese in a spacious mixing vessel until it reaches a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate the tangy sour cream, zesty lemon juice, umami-rich Worcestershire sauce, aromatic garlic powder, sweet onion powder, and signature Old Bay seasoning, blending thoroughly to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Gently introduce the delicate, chopped shrimp, crisp green onions, and optional crunchy celery, folding them into the creamy mixture with a light touch to preserve their texture.
- Evaluate the dip’s seasoning, delicately adjusting with salt and pepper to enhance the overall taste balance.
- Seal the dip in an airtight container and refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Present the chilled dip alongside an array of accompaniments such as crisp crackers, hearty tortilla chips, or fresh, raw vegetable sticks for a delightful appetizer experience.
Notes
- Keep cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and avoid pre-cooked or frozen shrimp if possible.
- Chop shrimp into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the dip.
- Adjust seasoning gradually, tasting as you go to prevent over-salting the dip.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Make the dip ahead of time and let it sit overnight to enhance the flavors and allow ingredients to meld together.
- Add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper for those who enjoy a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg